Hi everyone...im just starting out this path as i have finally conciously made the decision to persue medical school....so i am still just a premed and i have 2 children...im a single mother...im curious if there is anyone else out there single mom with kids working through med or premed school right now? if so how is it for you...what are some of the things you are having trouble with ect..

Hi!

Welcome I am pre-med, just started taking the pre-reqs for med school. I went back to college at 28 to finish undergrad, am 33 now. I work a full-time, career job. I usually take three classes a semeseter. It's been very tough to do all of this (although I don't have any kids). We plan on starting a family next year though, and my husband will stay home. The biggest issue for me is pulling As in the science classes. I decided to hire a tutor - as I think it's a small price to pay to ensure top science grades. Anyways - best of luck to you. Just remember, anything is possible!

Hello,

I am about 60% done with my pre med (bio med) and have two children, one is 7 and the other 11. It has been hard but I always make time for my studies, and the kids. I found that having a very structured schedule really helps. I have reduced most expenses and live off of very little so I can attend school full time. I have found that living on less isnt so bad.

I am 29 years old and hope to be finished with my pre med classes by 33 years old. I am totally the oposite of a traditional student. I think if you have enough tenacity, and dedication you can do it.

I have had plenty of people tell me to put Med School off until the kids are older, and people telling me it is selfish to decide to take on such a time consuming path. I just take what they say with a grain of salt because if they truly knew that this isn't just a dream its a calling, and a passion they would understand.

Just stick with it, do what your heart and brain tells you to do. Your kids will admire the dedication, and hard work in the long run.... THE KEY is STURCTURE.